4012.12.80.29 - Other 🖩

This HTS classification, 4012.12.80.29, specifically addresses retreaded pneumatic tires of rubber that are designed for use on buses and trucks, and are intended for on-the-highway applications, but do not fall under the "light truck" designation. These tires are typically characterized by their larger size, heavier load-bearing capacity, and construction suitable for sustained use on paved roads. The "Other" descriptor at this level indicates a residual category for on-highway truck and bus tires that do not fit into any more specific sub-classifications if they were to exist.

To distinguish this category from its sibling, 4012.12.80.19 ("Light truck"), the primary differentiating factor lies in the intended vehicle type and associated tire specifications. Tires classified under 4012.12.80.29 are generally larger and built to handle the greater weight and operational demands of full-sized buses and heavy-duty trucks, as opposed to the smaller, lighter-duty tires used on light trucks.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Therefore, classification into 4012.12.80.29 relies on definitively identifying the retreaded tire as being for an on-highway bus or truck and excluding it from any more specific, albeit absent, sub-classifications. The key classification criteria remain the tire's construction, size, and intended application on public roadways for heavy commercial vehicles.